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Case workspace · Ontario · RTA 2006
Ontario landlords may only collect a last-month's-rent (LMR) deposit, a refundable key deposit at cost, and a rent deposit of one rental period. Security/damage/pet deposits are illegal.
Educational information about Ontario tenancy law — not legal advice. Statute: RTA 2006 ss. 105–107 (rent deposit, interest, return), 135 (T1 rebate)..
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Timing guidance
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Needs more factsFile T1 within 1 year of the illegal payment.
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| Field | Status | How to fill it |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant name * | You provide | Insert outside NestIQ from the official form context. Do not persist names in the draft object. |
| Respondent name * | You provide | Insert outside NestIQ from the official form context. Do not persist names in the draft object. |
| Rental unit address * | You provide | Insert outside NestIQ. Do not persist addresses in the draft object. |
| Contact details | You provide | Insert phone, email, and mailing details outside NestIQ only if the official form requires them. |
| Deposit or fee amount * | You provide | Insert from receipts or payment records outside NestIQ. |
| Date deposit or fee was paid * | You provide | Confirm the payment date outside NestIQ. |
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Subject: Deposit charge or refund - written explanation requested [Letter date] Dear [Landlord or property manager name], I am writing about the deposit, fee, or refund issue for [Rental unit address], which arose on [Relevant date]. Please respond in writing by [Requested written response date]. 1. Identify the type of deposit or fee you say was charged or withheld. 2. Provide the amount, date collected, reason for collection or withholding, and any receipts. 3. Confirm whether you intend to refund, credit, or otherwise correct the amount. Timing guidance: File T1 within 1 year of the illegal payment. The exact date still depends on missing facts or source review. 1. Confirm: Case-specific dates, documents, facts, and tribunal history. I will keep receipts, lease records, payment records, messages, and this correspondence for my file. Sincerely, [Tenant name]
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Deposits — what's legal in Ontario
Ontario landlords may only collect a last-month's-rent (LMR) deposit, a refundable key deposit at cost, and a rent deposit of one rental period. Security/damage/pet deposits are illegal.
Timing guidance
File T1 within 1 year of the illegal payment.
Form T1 — Tenant Application for a Rebate
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Review and document next step
Being asked for an illegal deposit now? Refuse politely in writing and cite s. 105–106. Already paid one? File T1 for refund + interest.
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